Popsugar Celebrity British Celebrities What Is a Dame? These Inspirational Ladies Prove There Really Is Nothing Like a Dame 22 February 2018 by Gemma Cartwright View On One Page Photo 20 of 30 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 20 Mary Peters Olympic gold medalist Mary Peters received her damehood in 2000 and was made Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour in 2015. Previous Next Start Slideshow British CelebritiesUnstoppableJulie Walters